Everyone was very satisfied with the hot pot dinner.
Xie Chuchu had successfully "talked" Xue Jiamin into it.
She'd gotten him to agree to patiently wait for the leopard to appear.
With the hope of seeing the leopard appear before him someday in his heart, Xue Jiamin gently swung the bag holding his trophy and certificate, in high spirits.
Chi Xiuke and Xiao Xiao, mere "spectators," were naturally happy to see the siblings finally reach a friendly understanding.
It was a happy ending for everyone.
"Let's go."
Xie Chuchu checked the time.
"We've got plenty of time."
"We can take our time getting there."
"Think of it as a walk to help us digest."
She looked at Xue Jiamin. "You'll be sitting on the bus for at least two hours later, right?"
"Hm?"
Xue Jiamin's gaze fell on the bag swaying slightly in his hand.
"Probably."
Xue Jiamin answered rather distractedly.
Xie Chuchu pretended to tap the child on the head.
But she only went through the motions.
She didn't actually hit him.
Honestly, this kid.
"Watch where you're going."
"Don't keep staring at the bag."
"You're not going to lose your trophy and certificate."
"And besides..."
Xie Chuchu's eyes curved into a smile.
"Xue Jiamin."
"You'll win lots of trophies and certificates in the future."
Xue Jiamin froze.
He turned to look at Xie Chuchu.
His lips pressed together.
But he couldn't stop the corners of his mouth from lifting.
"Yeah."
The child looked serious and proud.
"I'll win lots and lots of trophies and certificates."
"I'm going to fill an entire..."
The child stretched his arms wide. "Big bookshelf."
Xie Chuchu smiled.
"You will."
Xue Jiamin.
You can do it.
Keep it up.
Now, it wasn't just her mother who was looking forward